Cloud gaming

EA has finally responded to the future of console gaming by suggesting that cloud streaming should be a part of it. PS5 and Xbox Scarlet are rumored to be the names of upcoming consoles and EA believes in working with both Sony and Microsoft for many more years. Microsoft confirmed at E3 that they are working on a new console and PS5 is also said to be in works by Sony. It’s pretty obvious that all of these gaming giants including Nintendo will release a new console sometime in the future. Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson acknowledged these rumors and said that there’s some time till we will get to know about these new consoles. He also suggested that cloud gaming should be taken more seriously with the upcoming consoles. There are a few articles out there; a few rumours; and a little hearsay as to what [the new consoles are] and when they’re coming and what they might be,” Wilson said. “I don’t think we’re in a position today to have a … [Read more...] about EA Suggests Cloud Gaming to be a Part of PS5 and Xbox Scarlet

During today’s financial conference call for investors and analysts, Electronic Arts Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson and Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen talked about a few interesting topics like free-to-play, cross-platform, and cloud gaming. Jorgensen mentioned that Electronic Arts is “interested in possibly experimenting” with a free to play stand-alone game that might be a shooter or another genre, but that’s not something they’re looking at for the Battlefield franchise for the moment. Later in the call, Jorgensen explained that the publisher has been building free to play games in Asia for over ten years. They also have Star Wars: The Old Republic, and they are always looking at new models. They’re looking at a lot of the old franchises that they have, and asking themselves the question on whether there’s an opportunity to have a free to play version. Wilson also mentioned that Electronic Arts is looking at key … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts Talks Experimenting With Free to Play, Cross-Play, and Cloud Gaming

Play anywhere, anytime, with anyone. Whether on the go or docked, the Nintendo Switch was envisioned as a hybrid console that players can use however they see fit. That’s why recent developments in Japan can’t help but raise eyebrows. First was the announcement of the Switch being sold without a dock, billed as a ‘2nd Unit Set’. It’s a bare-bones package selling just the device with a pair of Joy-Con and wrist straps — no dock, grip, or indeed cables. Admittedly, this is only available in Japan via Nintendo’s official online store rather than en masse. But at a lower price point (5,000 yen cheaper than the standard bundle), it will be curious to see just how many people will be opting for this as their ‘first’ actual Switch. Handheld gaming is after all the predominant way to play in Japan, while the Switch uses USB-C that has fast become a standard for many devices. Nintendo Switch and Cloud Gaming But even if you only play your … [Read more...] about Why a Nintendo Switch with No Dock and Cloud Gaming is a Big Risk

The game industry is seeing a slight shift towards cloud gaming with PS Now and Nvidia’s GeForce Now and EA has also jumped into the cloud gaming as the company has acquired GameFly’s cloud gaming subsidiary. It seems that EA sees a lot of potential in cloud gaming services and we might soon see the company rolling out its own cloud service that features all of the game published by EA. For those who don’t know, GameFly is a game rental store that happened to have a cloud-gaming subsidiary. Speaking with GameIndustry, EA noted that cloud gaming is an exciting frontier that will allow players to play games on any device at any time. Cloud gaming is an exciting frontier that will help us to give even more players the ability to experience games on any device from anywhere. We’re thrilled to bring this talented team’s expertise into EA as we continue to innovate and expand the future of games and play. Cloud Gaming allows for users to pay a subscription fee … [Read more...] about EA Enters The World Of Cloud Gaming With GameFly’s Cloud Gaming Subsidiary Acquisition

Cloud gaming has become a bit of a dirty word these days. There have been plenty of people who have tried their hand at it over the years, promising high-end, lag-free gaming without the need for all that bulky, costly hardware, but most (*cough*Gaikai*cough*OnLive*cough*) have ended up on that age-old trash heap of crushed dreams and broken promises, their meagre uptake prompting them to disappear back into the ether almost as quickly as they appeared. This time, though, Nvidia might have finally cracked it, as the beta for their GeForce Now streaming service has finally arrived on PC in Europe and North America. It’s free, uses your very own game library and their respective cloud saves, and, whisper it, it’s actually pretty good. So rejoice all you laptop and creaking PC people whose rigs would probably faint at even the slightest suggestion of running something like Doom or Shadow of War at Ultra quality settings and 60fps. Your time in the gaming big leagues … [Read more...] about Nvidia’s GeForce Now PC beta is much better at cloud gaming than you think